Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Zack Greinke was named the New Blue Tradition Royals Pitcher of the Year for 2009.

Zack emerged as one of the majors best pitchers compiling a record of 16-8 with a 2.16 ERA in 33 games for a Kansas City team that went just 65-97 on the season. He led the majors in ERA and finished third with 242 strikeouts.

He pitched six complete games and his 3 shutouts were second in the majors behind Roy Halladay of the Toronto Blue Jays.